Amy Sinclair (born 1975) is an American politician, who is currently the Iowa State Senator from the 12th District. A Republican, she has served in the Iowa Senate since 2013.[1] She currently resides in Allerton, Iowa.[1]
Amy Sinclair | |
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| Acting Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| Assumed office September 3, 2024 | |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Adam Gregg |
| President of the Iowa Senate | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jake Chapman |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Jochum |
| Constituency | 14th district (2013–2023) 12th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Boyd |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Indian Hills Community College (AA) |
| Website | State Senate website |
In November 2022, after Jake Chapman lost his bid for re-election to Sarah Trone Garriott, the position as President of the Senate was left vacant and Sinclair was elected to that position by the Iowa Senate.[2]
In September 2024, following the resignation of Adam Gregg as lieutenant governor of Iowa, Sinclair succeeded to the position of acting lieutenant governor. She will remain in her acting position until Governor Kim Reynolds appoints a replacement to fill the vacancy, which she has expressed intent to do "later this fall."[3]
As of June 2016, Sinclair currently serves on the following committees: Commerce, Education, and Judiciary, Government Oversight, and Rules and Administration.[1] She also serves on the Legislative Council and the Violence in Iowa Study Committee.[1]
Sinclair is married. She has a husband, Boyd, and they have three sons.
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Sinclair | 17,141 | 60.9% | |||
| Democratic | Dick Schrad | 11,011 | 39.1% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
References
edit- ^ a b c d "State Senator". Archived from the original on 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- ^ "Iowa Republicans choose Amy Sinclair as Senate president after Jake Chapman's election loss". The des Moines Register.
- ^ Fingerhut, Hannah (September 3, 2024). "Iowa lieutenant governor resigns to take over state lobby group representing bankers". ABC News.
- ^ Canvas summary Archived 2018-11-11 at the Wayback Machine
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